Re: Plug/ignition wires for 56 Packard 374 v8

Posted by BigKev On 2009/12/14 13:22:35

Good point Brian about the wire thickness. Without having an original to compare to I could not give you an accurate comparison.

Bowman,

The Packard 440 wire I bought came on a 50ft spool. I also bough a box of vintage boots and made my own set so I could get everything the correct length as there are not to many over the counter wire sets that will work on the Straight Eight. Some wires are really short, others are quite long. I also had a proper crimping tool that crimps from 6 sides instead of the cheaper 2-sided crimper.

As with most wires, if you didn't like the markings on them, a little thinner and a rag and be used to remove them.